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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,173.50, 327,377.19 and 170,299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,173.50, 327,377.19 and 170,299.90 is: 235,069.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,173.50 : 327,377.19 = 170,299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,173.50/327,377.19 = 170,299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,173.50x = 327,377.19 × 170,299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,173.50x = 55,752,302,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,752,302,719.28/237,173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,069.70

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